Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rotary Kiln Specialist

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KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support major capital projects involving rotary kilns and calciners. The ideal candidate brings 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in calciningpreferably within a graphitization environmentand deep expertise in rotary kiln and calciner design solids handling and combustion.

This technical leader will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams and rotarykiln suppliers to specify and procure optimal equipment with additional responsibility for metallurgy and refractory selection and airparticulate emissions reduction. Experience operating kilns in inert environments and working across multiple disciplines within an EPC organization is strongly preferred.

As KBRs subject matter expert for rotary kilns and calciners this engineer will guide critical mechanical decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Mechanical Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead project execution related to the design optimization and scaleup of graphitization processes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for rotary kiln selection and technology evaluations.
• Coordinate technology selection vendor evaluations and conceptual layouts.
• Specification requisitioning and drawing review of rotary kiln designs.
• Participate in feasibility studies cost estimates and risk assessments to support business development and proposals.

Safety Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all process designs and modifications comply with applicable safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHA) HAZOPs and risk assessments.
• Commit to a culture of delivering products services and solutions that meet or exceed customers needs and expectations

Required Education Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience including experience in Mechanical engineering roles within EPC or large capital project environments.
• Deep technical expertise in rotary kilns and calciners.
• Extensive experience producing and reviewing engineering and supplier deliverables through FEL1FEL3 and execution phases.
• Proven ability to work across engineering disciplines (mechanical electrical controls civil/structural) within the EPC environment.
• Strong communication leadership and mentoring skills.
• PE license is favorable.

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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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